Learning Circles:Computer Writing Instruction
Jeff Gundy
Darko Arsov
Kari Sommers
Lauren Selleck
Jessica Basinger
Fall Semester 2001• Explored the theory and practice of using
computers to assist writing instruction
• Read widely in the field of Computer Writing Instruction
• Used Daedalus and Connect Web, two CWI programs, and discussed the best and worst points of each.
• Learned how to use our computers in a class conducted by Peter Terry.
Our Conclusions
• Daedalus and Connect Web would be good to use in classrooms to help in composition and editing of papers.
• There are various programs that could be used and explored further such as MOOs and MUDs that seem interesting and worthwhile
What Peter Taught Us:
• When making a present ation, be sure that everyone can see what you are writing
• When using graphics, make sure they aren’t too busy or unclear.
• Don’t do what we just did!
Spring Semester 2002
• Each took a class from Professor Gundy and ‘adopted’ it.
• We worked towards compiling the online information generated by each class and using this as an aid for the students.
• We created a website that showed our work up to this point, including all our responses from last semester and our web pages from this semester.
Conclusion
• Computers can be used in the classroom in various ways through online discussion, journals, or teaching aids.
• Computers should be included in the classroom because they are a helpful tool.
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